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Mathematica Software Engineer Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 16 questions · ~143 min
Two Sum with TargetEasy
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Use a hash map to find two array elements that sum to a target in O(n) time.

Hash TablesArraysStringsMathematica
Linked List ReversalEasy
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Reverse a singly linked list in-place using iterative pointer manipulation.

RecursionLinked ListsArraysMathematica
Implement Binary SearchEasy

Tests algorithm implementation skills and correctness reasoning.

RecursionArraysSearchingMathematica
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SQL & Data Manipulation4 questions + 3 drills · ~66 min
Optimizing a Slow SQL QueryMedium

Tests your SQL performance tuning skills and understanding of query execution bottlenecks.

JoinsAggregationsMathematica
Design Relational SchemaMedium

Tests ability to model data and define tables, keys, and relationships correctly.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsMathematica
SQL Table Cardinality and SchemaMedium

Evaluates your ability to model relational data with correct cardinality and constraints.

Mathematica
Top Customers by Net SalesMedium
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Compute top 10 customers by net sales using joins and aggregations, ordering by revenue with deterministic tie-breaking.

SubqueriesJoinsData WranglingGain DigitalTCSZest AI
Monthly Campaign Performance SummaryEasy
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Aggregate January 2024 campaign data by channel using GROUP BY, filtering, and ordering by total clicks.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsDNVEversanaDiscord
Employees Per Department QueryEasy
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Use a LEFT JOIN and GROUP BY to count employees in every Auto-Owners Insurance department, including departments with zero employees.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsAuto-Owners InsuranceSynchrony Financial
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Behavioral & Leadership28 questions · ~251 min
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More topics2 questions · ~18 min
Design Feature for Existing ApplicationMedium

Explain how you would design a new feature in an existing application while managing scope, trade-offs, and success criteria.

Trade-offsRoadmappingScope ManagementMathematica
Troubleshooting Network and System IssuesMedium

Evaluates practical troubleshooting experience and diagnostic thinking.

NetworkingTroubleshootingMathematica

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